Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,700.00 - $99,500.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
team-oriented culture
Flexible work schedule
Job Description
Gulfport Sportsplex is a premier sports, recreation, and entertainment destination located in Gulfport, Mississippi. It is deeply committed to enhancing the health and economic vitality of the Gulfport community through diverse sports and recreational activities. As a part of The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), the nation’s leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities, Gulfport Sportsplex benefits from a highly collaborative and supportive culture that nurtures career growth and professional development. SFC is nationally recognized as a workplace of choice known for its entrepreneurial, team-oriented environment that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. The company is... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds waist high
- May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend
- Must be able to operate a computer
- Must be comfortable in environments with intermittent loud noise levels
- Proven success in generating awareness through consumer marketing and branding
- Experience in youth and amateur sports as a consumer, marketing professional, or other relevant experience
- Experience in using a CRM to manage and nurture potential or current customers
- Experience in sponsorship sales and activation
- Experience working with convention and visitors bureaus, regional sports commissions, and/or regional event management booking in a regional sports and/or convention center
- Experience and success in promoting, booking, and delivering special events
- Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency
Job Qualifications
- Prior experience in marketing research to gain consumer insights locally, regionally, and nationally
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or advertising, or a minimum of 5+ years' experience in a similar position
- Technologically savvy with skills in using multiple platforms or software for a variety of tasks
- Advanced knowledge in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Skilled at identifying and creating opportunities or promotions to deliver revenue goals
- Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and negotiating skills
- Team player and deadline-driven
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and long hours
Job Duties
- Planning and implementing events, tournaments, and rentals to meet revenue targets
- Maintaining an event calendar of rental/tournaments booked as well as listing all facility activities planned
- Preparing and presenting regular reporting on event strategy and results
- Managing communications with all stakeholders of events
- Sponsorship sales both local and national to meet revenue targets
- Other duties as assigned by management
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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